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GhoulSlayer

 

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I just bought a Corsair H50 liquid cooling system. When I got it home I discovered that the fan which is included is too large for my case. Rather than modify the case or use a smaller fan I've decided to get a case that it will work in but I'm only an intermediate builder. I want to make sure that I'm buying what I need before I actually make the purchase. I found this case at Newegg.com: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16811147023 It's a great deal but I'm not sure that it will solve my problem. Here's the specs on my rig:
MSI K9N SLI V2 mobo
AMD 9560 2.3 Ghz quad core cpu
2 gb ram
EVGA GTX 260 gpu (1 fan)
Windows XP home edition


 

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If this is your motherboard; http://www.tigerdirect.com/applicati...?EdpNo=3642074

Then that case should fit. I'm not sure the size of the liquid cooling system, but I've seen several cases where the cooling pump was actually located outside of the case, like so;

Good luck.


 

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Originally Posted by GhoulSlayer View Post
I just bought a Corsair H50 liquid cooling system. When I got it home I discovered that the fan which is included is too large for my case. Rather than modify the case or use a smaller fan I've decided to get a case that it will work in but I'm only an intermediate builder. I want to make sure that I'm buying what I need before I actually make the purchase. I found this case at Newegg.com: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16811147023 It's a great deal but I'm not sure that it will solve my problem. Here's the specs on my rig:
MSI K9N SLI V2 mobo
AMD 9560 2.3 Ghz quad core cpu
2 gb ram
EVGA GTX 260 gpu (1 fan)
Windows XP home edition
i just got this one
http://www.amazon.com/Antec-Twelve-H...sr=8-1-catcorr

only thing is that the power supply goes on the bottom. mine had been on the top so i had to get an extension for some the cords.

it has multiple placings for the motherboard, and i love it


 

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Thanks to both of you for the input. I found this video on youtube this is the cooling system that I will be installing and a guide to installing it:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PUxoFiFuS_g

I think I should clarify my question. As I said I'm only an intermediate builder. I'm having trouble understanding some of the specs on the case and what to look for. As you will see from the video, the rear fan that will be going into my system is a 120mm fan. I need to know if the case I decide to buy will accept a fan that large. I also need to know that my GTX 260 which is a large gpu will fit (it barely fits in my current case). I think those are the biggest questions. I don't need a case that will just look cool either. I only want it to be functional. I'm not looking for one with some space age design and glowing lights all over it. I will most likely disable any lights that do come with it.


 

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Originally Posted by GhoulSlayer View Post
Thanks to both of you for the input. I found this video on youtube this is the cooling system that I will be installing and a guide to installing it:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PUxoFiFuS_g

I think I should clarify my question. As I said I'm only an intermediate builder. I'm having trouble understanding some of the specs on the case and what to look for. As you will see from the video, the rear fan that will be going into my system is a 120mm fan. I need to know if the case I decide to buy will accept a fan that large. I also need to know that my GTX 260 which is a large gpu will fit (it barely fits in my current case). I think those are the biggest questions. I don't need a case that will just look cool either. I only want it to be functional. I'm not looking for one with some space age design and glowing lights all over it. I will most likely disable any lights that do come with it.
i think your best bet would be to email the company and ask them if the case you are looking at would work. if not, ask them to give you a few suggestions.


 

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To answer your basic question, yes the case you've linked to has a 120mm exhaust fan hole in the back that you can use to mount the fan/radiator of the H50. So it should fit.

(although using it as an exhaust vent along with your radiator isn't the best way....you really want your radiator on the intake, getting fresh air rather than venting warmed air that's already been through the case)

Since you don't seem to want to do any mod work on the case though, you can just live with slightly increased temps. It's not like you've bought a very efficient water system anyway.

Before you go to a lot of work and/or purchases though, you should really look at WHY you want to go liquid. And probably do a LOT more research. Liquid cooling isn't for most folks, and frankly, those "pre-built, just plug it in, kits" are usually [pardon my language] c**p.

I've been running full water cooling for years, and it's a great thing, if you're willing to put in the time and effort to do it safely and effectively. But, for the *average* user, those kits are often worse than just getting a good after-market air cooler.

If you really want to get into water, PM me and I'll point you to some very good forums with tons of information and assistance, and I'll be happy to answer whatever I can as well.


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